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Astana Motors, Kazakhstan, signs agreement with multiple Korean auto component manufacturer
On September 15, Astana Motors announced that it has signed several cooperation agreements with Korean auto component manufacturers during the first Central Asia-Republic of Korea summit.
Astana Motors and Youngsan Glonet Corporation will localize automotive seat upholstery and exhaust system components, including mu
Toyota Boshoku to invest INR 4 billion in new automotive seat and components plant in western India
On September 8, Toyota Boshoku Corporation announced that its Indian subsidiary, Toyota Boshoku Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., will build a new plant in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The investment will total approximately INR 4 billion (JPY 7 billion). Construction is scheduled for completion in October 2027, with produc
South Korea’s DSM to supply electric swivel seat mechanism for Genesis GV90 Neolun
Several South Korean media sources reported that DSM will supply an electric swivel seat mechanism for the GV90 Neolun, the flagship electrified SUV under Hyundai Motor’s premium brand Genesis. The component is a core part of the swivel seat system, which uses an electric motor to rotate the front-row seats and lock
Tachi-S completes acquisition of automotive seat and interior businesses of Toyo Seat and Nanjo Auto Interior
TACHI-S Co., Ltd announced on August 28 that it had completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of TACHI-S TOYO Group Holdings Co., Ltd., a company established by TOYO H&I Co., Ltd. to take over its automotive seat and interior businesses.
TACHI-S TOYO Group Holdings had taken over, through a company split, T
JD Power releases 2026 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study
On August 13, JD Power released its 2026 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study. The study found that overall seat quality improved from last year by 0.9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) to 10.0 PP100 in 2026.
The gap in problems between premium and mass market vehicle seats narrowed to 0.7 PP100, down from 1.3 P
AFT-Seats, Russia starts production of electrically adjustable seats for LADA Azimut
On August 20, AFT-Seats announced that it had launched a modern, full-cycle production line for manufacturing full electric adjustment seats for the LADA Azimut at its facility.
The production process includes cutting and sewing upholstery, manufacturing metal components and frames, and final seat assembly.
The LADA
NDR Auto, India expands into seat inserts, latches and seatbelt reminder systems, bids for Toyota and Kia business
On August 11, NDR Auto Components announced that its NDR Hayashi joint venture in Bengaluru commenced operations in June 2026 to manufacture sunshades, while ambient-lighting programmes for Maruti Suzuki models are scheduled to start in 2028. The company’s NDR Auto South facility in Anantapur has been inaugurated and
Diniz Adient opens new facility in Ismailia, Egypt
On August 13, Diniz Adient opened its new trim facility in Egypt. The project represents the company’s official entry into manufacturing operations in Egypt. The new site expands Diniz Adient’s manufacturing footprint, increases production capacity, supports customer growth, and creates new employment opportunities i
Daeil Industrial to build automotive seat frame plant in Gyeongju, South Korea
South Korean automotive seat frame manufacturer Daeil Industrial will invest KRW 50.6 billion in a new plant in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. As part of the reshoring project, the company will relocate a production line from Vietnam to South Korea. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and be co
IAA Transportation 2026: FORVIA to present comprehensive solutions for CVs
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced that FORVIA SE will unveil for the first time a unified vision for the commercial vehicle (CV) industry that brings together its five business groups at IAA Transportation 2026 from September 14-20.
FORVIA will highlight advanced solutions, including safety, comfort, lig
Recaro Automotive and United Safety partner on CV seating in North America and Oceania
Recaro Automotive GmbH (Recaro Automotive) announced a collaboration with United Safety & Survivability Corporation (United Safety) on commercial vehicle (CV) seating in North America and Oceania.
The partnership supports Recaro Automotive’s global strategy for the development, production, and distribution of medium-
Bharat Seats, India, plans additional capex to support Maruti Suzuki's new programs
On August 4, Bharat Seats Limited, in a stock exchange filing, announced that its board of directors has approved the additional capital expenditure of INR 493.3 million for new programs of Maruti Suzuki India Limited in the ordinary course of business, for Bharat Seats’ plants at Kharkhoda and Navyani, Gujarat.
Bhar
Uno Minda, India, updates about new business wins in Q1, FY 2026-27
On August 4, Uno Minda Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2026, it has won new business for four-wheeler lamps. It has added a new global OEM for domestic supply in India and a customer in Indonesia.
For the sunroof segment, its order book crossed INR 5 billion. I
FORVIA to set up new complete seat manufacturing plant in India
On July 27, FORVIA announced that it has secured a major seating program, which will lead to the establishment of a new manufacturing plant for complete seat assembly. This will be FORVIA's 10th facility in India and its first dedicated to complete seat manufacturing.
The production is expected to start in 2027. The
Brose leases additional 13,000 sqm to expand its operations in Palmela, Portugal
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose)’s joint venture Brose Sitech has signed a long-term lease with Patron Capital and INBRIGHT Portugal for 13,000 sqm of warehouse and office space at Quinta da Marquesa in Palmela, Portugal.
Brose Sitech has occupied at Quinta da Marquesa since 2024. With the additional lease, it
Uno Minda, India, starts construction of new plant of Uno Minda Tachi-S Seating JV
On July 23, Uno Minda, in a social media update, announced the groundbreaking of a new Greenfield manufacturing facility of Uno Minda Tachi-S Seating Private Limited at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for the passenger vehicle seating systems business. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 240,000 seating sy
ASAL, India, updates about new product and business development
In its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Limited (ASAL) announced that it has established a new vertical for automotive seat structures. It has initiated supplies to TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited. ASAL also started the supply of Body-in-White (BI
Kia recalls 462,869 Tellurides in U.S. for fire risk after previous fix failed
On July 9, Kia America issued recall and park outside warning for 462,869 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles due to a risk of fire while being driving or parked. These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for this same issue and must be parked outside away from buildings and other vehicles until the new remedy is
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